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acropolis1660s, from Latinized form of Greek akropolis "citadel" (especially that of Athens), from akros "highest, upper" (see acrid) + polis in its older sense of "citadel; enclosed s [..]
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acropolislarge, flat-topped hill that is the highest point of the city of Athens, Greece.
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acropolisThe "high point" or citadel of an ancient Greek city, like the Acropolis in Athens. It is generally a raised area above the rest of the city where the most important sacred and secular build [..]
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acropolis(n) the citadel in ancient Greek towns
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